Zhu Yongjun (Chinese: 朱永𧸩; pinyin: Zhū Yǒngjùn; 15 December 1929 – 8 June 2024) was a Chinese nuclear chemical specialist, and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. He was a member of the Chinese Nuclear Society.

Zhu Yongjun
朱永𧸩
Born(1929-12-15)15 December 1929
Died8 June 2024(2024-06-08) (aged 94)
Beijing, China
Alma materTsinghua University
Scientific career
FieldsNuclear fuel reprocessing
InstitutionsTsinghua University

Biography

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Zhu was born in Jing County, Anhui, on 15 December 1929.[1][2] In 1947, he entered Tsinghua University, where he majored in the Department of Chemistry.[2]

After graduation in 1951, Zhu stayed for teaching.[2] He joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in April 1955.[2] He was promoted to associate professor in 1960 and to full professor in 1970.[2] In 1979, he became deputy director of the Institute of Nuclear Energy Technology, and held that office until 1985.[2]

On 8 June 2024, Zhu died in Beijing, at the age of 94.[2]

Honours and awards

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References

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  1. ^ 朱永𧸩(中国工程院院士) 放射化学与放射化工专家. tsinghua.edu.cn (in Chinese). 20 April 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Wang Hongze (王宏泽) (10 June 2024). 朱永𧸩院士逝世. gmw.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Yue Huairang (岳怀让) (9 June 2024). 核化学化工专家、中国工程院院士朱永𧸩逝世. thepaper (in Chinese). Retrieved 11 June 2024.